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Cumberland, RI


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Cumberland, Rhode Island

Introduction to Cumberland, Rhode Island

Cumberland, Rhode Island, in Providence county, is 7 miles N of Pawtucket, Rhode Island (center to center) and 32 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is part of the surrounding Providence - Fall River - Warwick metro area, and is home to some 31,840 residents.

Cumberland History

Cumberland was originally part of Rehoboth, a town in Massachusetts which was purchased by the Plymouth Colony from local Native Americans. The area was later ceded to Rhode Island. William Blackstone was the town's first European settler. Cumberland, which was incorporated in 1746, is home to many National Registered Historic Places including the Ashton Historic District, Luke Jillson House, Tower-Flagg Barn Complex, and Berkeley Mill Village.

Cumberland and Nearby Attractions

  • Valley Falls Heritage Park
  • Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor
  • Arnold Arboretum
  • Roger Williams Park Zoo
  • Fall River Carousel
  • Lincoln Woods State Park

Things To Do In Cumberland

While in Cumberland, leisure time may be spent at George Washington Memorial Park, Berkeley Mill Village Historic District, Arnold Mills Historic District, and Valley Falls Heritage Park which are situated nearby. Several parks in the area are Freetown Fall River State Forest, Quaddick State Park, and Ashland State Park. Activities such as hiking and picnicking may be enjoyed at Purgatory Chasm State Reservation. Some of the other popular attractions near Cumberland are Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum, Tower Hill Botanical Garden, and the New England Aquarium.

Cumberland Transportation

Flights are available from Theodore Francis Green State Airport.

Cumberland Higher Education

Providence College, Bryant College, and Rhode Island College are some of the colleges near Cumberland.

High Points

Cumberland strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Rhode Island):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyCumberland Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 10%Cumberland Affordability of Rents
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Cumberland Low Property Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Cumberland Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Cumberland, RI

Comparing Cumberland to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Rhode Island (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population96
Senior Citizens97
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women76
Well-Paid Single Men76
Children Under 5 Years Old47
Male Share of the Population33
Racial Diversity16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better97
Median Family Income77
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times55
Public Transportation Use46
Working at Home45
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing51
Housing Recently Built44
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime94

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